Though the 1975 original film is legendary, the ‘Jaws’ sequels actually get pretty weird—and here are the real reasons why.

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Before the creation of synthetic plastics, patent leather was made by glazing animal hides with layers of resin-based varnish. The coating protected items like boots and carriage parts from wear and ...

We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

Japan’s geisha are experts in their field, but they’re often treated like tourist attractions. See why Kyoto officials have ...

The gas station doesn’t know how much fuel you’re going to buy when you pay at the pump. To make sure you have enough funds ...

Whether you believe a customer is always right probably depends on which side of the counter you’re on. For shoppers, having a merchant who’s quick to rectify mistakes and listen to concerns ...

Within the last 200 years, we’ve discovered about two dozen species of hominins in Europe, Africa, and Asia—which you can see laid out in this map.

Josephine Baker. | Estate of Emil Bieber / Klaus Niermann/GettyImages As one of the most famous figures of the Jazz Age, American-born singer, dancer, and entertainer Josephine Baker may seem an ...

Do you often mix up antiques, memorabilia, and collectibles? If so, it‘s about time you learned the difference.

Contender is a great white shark—and not just any great white shark. Weighing 1653 pounds and measuring nearly 14 feet long, ...